Irish Setter Dog
INTRODUCTION
Irish Setter Dogs are Active, Outgoing, and Sweet-Natured dogs they are from the Sporting group. According to the AKC Breed Popularity, they rank # 76. They are the best of both worlds a good gun dog and also a great home companion who loves children. Their energy is off the charts hence are great for someone who loves to run or enjoy long walks also this dog needs lots of exercises to keep it fit and healthy. Irish Setter Dogs are Purebred, non-allergic and according to Google searches their Intelligence level is (ranked 35).
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HABITAT : Urban areas, including buildings, parks, and gardens
TEMPERAMENT : Energetic, Affectionate, Lively, Independent, Playful, Companionable
HYPOALLERGENIC : No
BREED GROUP / TYPE : Group: Sporting. Type: Purebred
SOCIAL UNIT : Family
LOCATIONS : Ireland
STATUS / POPULATION : DATA DEFICIENT (IUCN) Not a threat category, Population, and distribution data is insufficient for assessment
MAMMALS: DOGS AND RELATIVES – CANIDAE
KEY FACTS
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
Kingdom – Animalia
Phylum – Chordate
Class – Mammals
Order – Carnivora
Family – Canidae
Genus – Canis
Genus Species – Canis lupus
INTERESTING FACTS
1- They have a long and silky coat of a distinctive color
2- Male and female Irish Setters don’t differ much in size
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CALLING NAMES / SCIENTIFIC NAME
Calling names: Irish Setter Dog
Scientific name: Canis lupus -
COLOUR VARIATIONS
Mahogany, Red, Chestnut
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COAT TYPE
Double coat
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LIFE SPAN
12 - 15 years
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APPROXIMATE SIZE : LENGTH / HEIGHT
Length: 76 - 89cm (30 - 35in)
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TAIL
The long tail almost reaches the hock, is thicker at the base, tapering to a point
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WEIGHT
Female: 24 - 29 kg
Male: 27 - 32 kg -
BREEDING SEASON
Throughout the year
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REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD
Reproduction: One or two time a year
Gestation period: Between 58 - 68 days -
LITTER SIZE
Eight or nine pups
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LOOK A LIKE
English Setter
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FARM ANIMAL
Can be
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FOUNDED IN / DISCOVERED
Early 18th
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ORIGIN
Ireland
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DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide
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OCCURRENCE
Families:
Species: -
FUEL FOR LIFE / TROPHIC LEVEL
Omnivores
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TO HUMANS
Irish setters tend to be outgoing and friendly dogs, both with people and other dogs. Some caution must be taken when introducing them to other smaller house pets however, because they are hunters
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AS A PET
Recommended
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KIDS FAVOURITE
Yes
